Description
This Dutch Baby pancake is light and fluffy with a custard-like center. It’s topped with homemade lemon curd and fresh blueberries, making it a delightful treat for any time of the day
Ingredients
For the Dutch Baby:
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3 large eggs, room temperature The View from Great Island+2Closet Cooking+2Whole and Heavenly Oven+2
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour Nerds with Knives
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1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar Closet Cooking+5Valerie Bertinelli+5Reddit+5
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 small lemon) Nerds with Knives+1Reddit+1
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Pinch of kosher salt Nerds with Knives+2Reddit+2Food Network+2
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter Reddit+1Nerds with Knives+1
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Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Reddit
For the Lemon Curd:
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2 large egg yolks Valerie Bertinelli+2Whole and Heavenly Oven+2Food Network+2
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1/4 cup granulated sugar Whole and Heavenly Oven
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon zest Whole and Heavenly Oven
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For the Topping:
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1/2 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
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Prepare the Lemon Curd:
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In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
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Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and whisk in the softened butter until smooth.
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Let the lemon curd cool, then refrigerate until ready to use.Sunset Magazine+1Whole and Heavenly Oven+1
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Make the Dutch Baby:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat up.Sunset Magazine+4Food Network+4Closet Cooking+4
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In a blender, combine the eggs, flour, warm milk, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Blend until smooth.Alexandra’s Kitchen+2Reddit+2Nerds with Knives+2
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Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the butter, swirling to coat the pan.
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Pour the batter into the skillet and return it to the oven.
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Bake for 20 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and golden. Lower the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the center.Reddit+1Nerds with Knives+1
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Assemble:
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Remove the Dutch Baby from the oven. It will deflate slightly as it cools.Whole and Heavenly Oven
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Spread the lemon curd over the pancake and sprinkle with fresh blueberries.
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Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.The View from Great Island+1Reddit+1
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Slice into wedges and serve immediately
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Notes
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best rise.
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You can prepare the lemon curd in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of the Dutch Baby
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 156mg